Severed Leg Washes Onshore Near Missing Boaters Last Known Location

Authorities Thursday were investigating the discovery of a severed leg that washed up on the Palos Verdes Estates coast to determine if there’s any potential connection to two men who went missing early Tuesday while fishing in rough surf off the shoreline. The limb was found around 8:20 a.m. Wednesday in roughly the same spot […]

Homeless Occupants of 100-Year-Vacant DTLA Building Rescued from Fire

Firefighters knocked down a blaze Thursday in downtown Los Angeles after rescuing homeless people from a burning four-story, nearly 100-year-old vacant building. Crews responded around 11:20 a.m. Thursday to the 1200 block of South Hope Street, near the intersection of West Pico Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The fire was extinguished in […]

Cedars Trauma Patient Worker Alleges Wrongful Termination After Commenting on Staff Burnout

A former Cedars-Sinai Medical Center employee is suing the hospital, alleging she was wrongfully fired this fall in retaliation for complaining about burnout caused by understaffing among experienced trauma personnel. Francine Urias’ Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges disability discrimination as well as failure to accommodate and engage in the interactive process. The veteran surgical […]

LAFD Rescues Driver Who Crashed Off Road Near Malibu

A man was rescued Thursday after his vehicle went off a mountain road in Calabasas, sparking a one-acre brush fire, authorities said. Crews responded at around 1:10 a.m. Thursday to calls of a fire that broke out near Stunt Road and Mulholland Drive, according to Malibu Search & Rescue. “When fire resources arrived on scene, […]

At-Risk 15-Year-Old Girl Missing Near Commerce

Authorities sought the public’s help Thursday in locating an at-risk 15-year-old girl who went missing near the Commerce area. Jewel Kim was last seen around 1:15 a.m. Thursday in the 6300 block of Zindell Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Kim was described as a 5-foot-7-inch tall Asian girl weighing around 130 […]

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Collision with LAPD

A motorcyclist was hospitalized Thursday after colliding with a police vehicle in downtown Los Angeles. The crash occurred just shortly after noon near Hooper Avenue and Washington Boulevard, close to the Santa Monica (10) Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries, while no officers […]

Panorama City Man Killed in Christmas Day Altercation

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot during an argument with another a man on Christmas Day in Panorama City, authorities said Thursday. The shooting occurred around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 8700 block of Cedros Avenue, near the intersection of Parthenia Street and Van Nuys Boulevard in the Mission area, according to the Los Angeles […]

Van Nuys Doctor, Associates Agree to Pay $15M to Settle Fraud Allegations

A former Van Nuys doctor and other defendants have agreed to pay $15 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims to federal health care programs by paying illegal kickbacks and abusing patient referrals, officials announced Thursday. Mohammad Rasekhi, who surrendered his medical license earlier this month, along with Sheila Busheri, Southern California Medical Center, […]

76-Year-Old Man Missing in Long Beach

Authorities asked the public’s help Thursday in locating an at-risk 76-year-old man who went missing in Long Beach. James Foster was last seen around 7:30 a.m. Thursday leaving his living facility in the 1000 block of East 4th Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Foster was described as a 5 feet 9 inches […]

Dangerous Surf Prompts Caution Warnings at LA Beaches

Larger than usual waves are expected to slam Los Angeles County beaches Thursday and through the weekend, prompting warnings for people to use caution when wading into ocean waters. The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement warning of potentially treacherous conditions through Sunday afternoon along the coast. Forecasters said surf of 4 to […]

Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan to Compete at Santa Anita Opening Day

Santa Anita Park will begin its 90th anniversary season Thursday with 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan running in the $300,000 Grade One Malibu Stakes, one of six graded stakes races on the 11-race card. Mystik Dan is the 5-2 morning line favorite in the field of eight in the seven-furlong race for 3-year-olds on […]